Gazette leadership roster and executive roles listed
The Gazette names its leadership team with Mark Bowden as Executive Editor and Derry Elsen editing Editorial Pages. Dave Storey chairs the Editorial Board, Scott Swenson leads Circulation, and Peg Schmitz runs Print Operations. Joe Hladky is Chairman and Publisher, Chuck Peters President and COO, and Ken Slaughter EVP and CFO.
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Victims Press For Presence At Sentencing Under Law Change
Editorial urges an amendment to Iowa law granting victims the right to impact statements to require the defendant to be present when oral statements are given. Rep. Chuck Larson Jr. argues current language allows defense tactics to avoid victim trauma while families demand accountability after two murders.
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Dick Klausner
Cedar Rapids district frames tests as growth indicators not sole measure
Superintendent Lew Finch explains Cedar Rapids schools use standardized test data to monitor student growth and guide improvements. He notes high ITES and ITED scores above grade level, but warns against a scoreboard mentality and emphasizes multiple measures, portfolios, and community involvement.
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Vilsack approval and opposition on professional roles
The message argues that Gov. Tom Vilsack supports nurse anesthetists working unsupervised by M D s but blocks degreed professionals from teaching in public schools without teaching credentials. Cedar Rapids source mentions Gerry Loupee.
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Correction on Hadjis surname in Wednesday Gazette letter
A transcription error led to the incorrect spelling of the letter writer Demetrios Hadjis. The Gazette notes the correct surname is Hadjis and apologizes for the mistake.
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Readers invited to send letters to The Gazette
The Gazette welcomes letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone number. Only the writer's name and hometown will be published. One letter per writer every 30 days. Include full contact details. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax 319 398 5846. Email gazedit fyiowa com.
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Forged Jefferson quote cited in Danbury letter dispute
Craig Vandeventer argues a Volga pastor used a forged 1989 Barton version of Jefferson’s wall of separation. He notes that the supposed one directional wall and Christian principles do not appear in the genuine letter and criticizes religious right distortion of history.
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Tap all possibilities to reduce dependence on foreign oil
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune argues for a broad energy strategy combining increased production, conservation, and exploration. It stresses transportation, CAFE limits with caveats, higher gas taxes phased in gradually, and expanded domestic and international oil exploration while maintaining bipartisan support.
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